Gil Shwed co-founded Check Point Software Technologies thirty-one years ago based on his unique understanding of how to engineer the technology of firewalls as a robust defense in a networked age. As he turns over the baton in December to NadavZafrir, a career venture capitalist, entrepreneur and manager, Shwed plans to return to his roots, reflecting deeply on today’s landscape of threats to develop the next technologies that are needed.

In a wide-ranging video edition of the podcast, Shwed reflects on how he will spend his time as Check Point’s executive chairman, the challenges to Check Point’s growth, the role of artificial intelligence in cyber-security, and the continued waves of consolidation in the industry. Below is the full transcript of the podcast.